The grounds of St Mary's Church are home to a large closed churchyard and an open churchyard. The Open churchyard includes an area currently used for the burial of cremated remains.  St Mary's churchyards are Christian Churchyards and consecrated ground.  They are places of tranquility and solace; peaceful spaces for those who rest in them, visit them and bring comfort to those who have lost loved ones.  

If you would like to know more about the churchyards and who can be buried in - please check out the attached policy.

The churchyards are governed by the Chancellor's Regulations and owned by the Church of England.  The Closed Churchyard is maintained by Newark and Sherwood District Council and the Open Churchyard is maintained and financed by St Mary's Church.